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Spanish Lemon Cheesecake

Barcode 5060023970969

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Yes — Spanish Lemon Cheesecake is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (industrial thickener), potassium sorbate (preservative), and citric acid as an acidity regulator. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives means the overall product is UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

cream

Dairy cream, the fatty layer skimmed from milk used in cooking and as an ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

wheat flour (with fortifications)

A common cereal flour made from wheat, with added nutrients (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Often used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

pasteurised whole _egg_
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

lemon juice from spain 5%
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A whole-grain wheat flour containing bran and germ; a basic ingredient for whole-grain baking.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

butter

Dairy product made by churning cream from milk; high in fat and dairy flavors.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

_buttermilk_ powder
OK

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been heat-treated to kill bacteria; used as a rich emulsifying or binding ingredient in recipes.
OK

lemon zest from spain 0.4%
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

lactic cultures (_milk_)

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Common questions about Spanish Lemon Cheesecake

Is Spanish Lemon Cheesecake ultra-processed?

Yes — Spanish Lemon Cheesecake by Gü is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (industrial thickener), potassium sorbate (preservative), and citric acid as an acidity regulator. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives means the overall product is UPF according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Spanish Lemon Cheesecake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Spanish Lemon Cheesecake as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, invert sugar syrup, potassium sorbate, modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.